English supermodel Naomi Campbell needs no introduction. Since the late 80s, this towering beauty has been the fixture of the catwalk and one of the greatest models of all time. Not a single luxury brand has not adorned her body, and since her debut at age 15, barely a day goes by that she's not found in the glorious spotlight.
Even before she first launched her glittering career as the cover of British Elle, her life was incredible. Her father abandoned her Jamaican dancer mother while she was four months pregnant with Naomi, and in her early life she lived in Rome, training in ballet. In London, from the age of three, she attended the prestigious Barbara Speake Stage School. Battling racial discrimination, she still rose to the top by the early 90s and became a household name.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.